Trimming or Merging MP4 Video Files in Windows

Summary

How to use Microsoft Photo to edit a zoom recording saved to computer in MP4 format

Body

Issue/Question

How can I trim a zoom recording that I saved to my computer?

How can I merge two .mp4 video files?

Environment

  • MP4 video file
  • Windows

Cause

Zoom recording saved to computer

Resolution

Trimming a Recording

  1. Press + E
  2. Locate the MP4 file for the recording you would like to trim
  3. Right click on the file
  4. Click Open with >
  5. Click Photos
  6. Click Trim
  7. Drag the left and right circles to where you would like to start and end the recording
  8. Click Save as copy
  9. Enter a name for the trimmed file

Additional Editing or Merging Recordings

  1. Microsoft Clipchamp has replaced the video editing capability of Windows Photos App
  2. Clipchamp may be installed through the Microsoft Store
  3. See Microsoft instructions on using Clipchamp

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Details

Details

Article ID: 6707
Created
Fri 9/24/21 12:41 PM
Modified
Wed 2/18/26 11:56 AM
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